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B8ZS — Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution. A line coding format in which a bipolar violation code is substituted for
a string of eight zeros.
badlen — In statistics reports, such as IP statistics, the number of packets that are either too long or too
short.
badhlen — In statistics reports, such as IP statistics, the number of packets with headers that are either
too long or too short.
badsum — In statistics reports, such as IP statistics, the number of packets with bad checksums.
BER — Bit Error Rate. Errored bits over total bits.
Bipolar — An intelligence-carrying voltage that turns both negative and positive in relation to a base
reference of zero.
Blue Alarm — See AIS.
BOX — Business OfficeXchange. An integrated voice switch incorporating key system functionality.
BPV — Bipolar violation. The digital data format consists of pulses at opposite polarity or voltage. Two
consecutive pulses of the same polarity are considered a bipolar violation.
Basic Rate Interface. BRI has two bearer B-channels at 64 kilobits per second (kbps) and a data
BRI —
D-channel at 16 kb/s.
Browser — See Web Browser.
BSP — Broadband Service Provider. Provides broadband data service as well as Internet Access (see
ISP).
C
cantforward — In statistics reports, such as IP statistics, the number of packets not forwarded because no
route could be found.
CAS — Channel Associated Signaling. A form of circuit state signaling in which control signals are carried
in the same channel along with voice and data signals. Also known as robbed bit signaling (RBS).
CIR — Committed Information Rate
CIT — Craft Interface Terminal. An American standard code for information interchange (ASCII) terminal or
a personal computer (PC) running software that emulates an ASCII terminal. The CIT is used to access the
SLC -2000 Access System software for system turnup, administration, provisioning, and maintenance.
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